A new trend is creating a buzz on social media: foreign tourists are posting videos on TikTok to thank Thailand at the end of their trip.
They bow or make the wai with hands joined in gratitude and share detailed comments about their experience in the land of smiles .
Thank you Thailand: a summary of the joys and hardships encountered
Photos from the "Thank You Thailand" videos shared on TikTok
In these clips, visitors generally recount how many days they spent in the country, how many kilometers they traveled, and how much money they spent.
Many list:
- the number of tuk-tuk and Grab rides they took
- their visits to 7-Eleven
- Thai massages
- the plates of pad thai and mango sticky rice that they tasted
- the number of mosquito bites or food poisonings
- the number of sunburns
- the memories they take with them
Most comments express admiration for Thai cuisine, traditional massages, tourist attractions, and the warmth of the locals.
For example, a couple of tourists put:
- Trip duration: 7 days
- Digestive problems: 0
- Grab rides: countless
- Visits to 7-Eleven: 2 times a day
- Mosquito bites: countless
- Islands visited: 4
- Massages: 7
- Sunburns: 2
- Memories: for a lifetime
What emerges from the numerous testimonies is the attraction of travellers to 7-Eleven stores.
See also: Thailand: A 7-Eleven sandwich is causing a buzz among foreign tourists
Videos that resonate with Thai people
Tourists make videos to thank Thailand after a trip
Thai internet users reacted with gratitude, saying that these videos highlight aspects of the country that locals may overlook.
Some have noted that European tourists, in particular, seem to be returning in large numbers this year.
While Europeans seem to be gradually returning, the strongest dynamic is nevertheless in the Chinese market.
See: Tourism in Thailand: already 5 million arrivals by early 2026, with China leading the way
Others added that being good hosts and avoiding taking advantage of visitors would help maintain positive word-of-mouth, which is beneficial for the country's tourism sector.
See also:
Shock in Thailand: a tourist claims that Thai people are not friendly
Thailand: a tourist spends €2.80 in a 7-Eleven, his video goes viral
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Source: Khaosod English
